Human Resources Generalist

Apave TIV India, group company of Apave International is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist with 5–7 years of experience in HR operations, preferably in a technical, engineering, or inspection & certification environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior experience hiring technical profiles such as mechanical and electrical engineers. A key responsibility will be collaborating with our payroll agency to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting HR functions across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases with accuracy.
• Prepare HR reports, trackers, and analytics using advanced Excel functions.
• Ensure HR documentation, policies, and statutory compliance requirements are maintained.

2. Payroll Coordination

• Liaise with the external payroll agency by providing timely and accurate employee data (attendance, leave, new joiners, exits, salary revisions, etc.).
• Verify payroll inputs and assist in reconciling payroll reports.
• Ensure statutory deductions and compliance requirements are met.

3. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, with a focus on hiring engineers (mechanical, electrical) and other technical positions.
• Source candidates through multiple channels, screen profiles, and coordinate the selection process.
• Oversee smooth onboarding of new hires including documentation, induction, and orientation.

4. Employee Engagement & Communication

• Address employee queries related to HR policies, leave, payroll, and benefits.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal HR communications.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills:

  Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Validation, etc.), MS Word, and PowerPoint.

• Recruitment Skills:

  Proven ability to hire technical profiles, especially in engineering and inspection sectors.

• Communication Skills:

  Strong verbal and written communication in English (additional local language is a plus).

• Industry Knowledge:

  Exposure to inspection, testing, certification, or engineering industries preferred.

• Collaboration:

  Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Attention to Detail:

  High accuracy in data handling and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (MBA/PGDM in HR preferred).

• 5–7 years

  of HR Generalist or HR operations experience, preferably in technical or engineering domains.
• Experience in technical recruitment and payroll coordination is essential.